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Industrie 4.0: Its Impact on Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

Industrie 4.0 is an initiative for digitizing the industrial economy. The “4” refers to a fourth industrial revolution, following steam power, mass production, and then IT and robotic automation. The German government kicked off the initiative with a focus on advanced manufacturing, but businesses are also linking Industrie 4.0

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The value of Supply Chain segmentation in Pharma

Supply Chain Movement

Last month I have been asked to make a presentation at the Global BME Supply Chain conference in Frankfurt about supply chain segmentation in the Pharma industry. I do truly believe that this topic is the next opportunity area for meaningful improvement in overall Pharma supply chain practices.

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My Lessons in Interviewing Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners

Supply Chain Shaman

In the 2022 analysis, twenty-two companies meet the Supply Chains to Admire Award criteria for Supply Chain improvement, performance, and value. Industry Bias. When I ask supply chain leaders to name their list of supply chain leaders, it never matches the list of the Supply Chains to Admire.

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The Manufacturing Industry is Changing Fast — How Prepared are You?

BlueYonder

Technology is disrupting the manufacturing industry, and with any type of change, comes opportunity. Additionally, as customers look for personalized experiences, supply chain segmentation capabilities will become more critical to manufacturers’ success. Product, meet the backseat.

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Why Segmentation and Profitability Go Hand in Hand

BlueYonder

I also had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable session on supply chain segmentation along with Bob Heaney , Aberdeen’s lead analyst for Supply Chain Management. Twenty-five executives from pharmaceutical, CPG, retail, logistics and B2B/industrial industries were part of this insightful and interactive discussion.

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Getting Ready for 2017: Reflections on Telling Lies

Supply Chain Shaman

The lack of a common definition of the use of ‘research’ by industry analysts, bloggers, and consortia muddies the market. I struggle to find a good supply chain academic journal, and often speak to my academic network about the need for one. I believe this did great damage to the industry.

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Keeping Tire Manufacturing on Track in the New Normal: Supply Chain Optimization is the Best Route Forward

BlueYonder

Over the past decade, the tire industry has faced several market and technological challenges, caused by increasing competition and growing demand for high technology tires. As part of this holy grail, the industry now needs to look ahead to the final stage of this slaloming, undulating decade. Complete Control.